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Definition of Em
1. Noun. A quad with a square body. "Since `em quad' is hard to distinguish from `en quad', printers sometimes called it a `mutton quad'"
2. Noun. A linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing.
Exact synonyms: Pica, Pica Em
Generic synonyms: Linear Measure, Linear Unit
Group relationships: In, Inch
Terms within: Point, En, Nut
Generic synonyms: Linear Measure, Linear Unit
Group relationships: In, Inch
Terms within: Point, En, Nut
Definition of Em
1. n. The portion of a line formerly occupied by the letter m, then a square type, used as a unit by which to measure the amount of printed matter on a page; the square of the body of a type.
Definition of Em
1. the letter M [n -S]
Medical Definition of Em
1. Electron microscopy. Or electron microscopy. Viral particles may be detectable by EM. (12 Dec 1998)